commanding Middle Military Division, also commanding Department of West Virginia, and major general
Significant Events:
Ran for president in 1880. Was a major general in the civil war. He was the commander of the division in the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. There he fought against his best friend, Armistead, and Armistead died not far from Hancock. Hancock was well respected by his men for his courage on the battle field. His nickname was Superb.
Why should people know about this individual?
He was born in pennsylvania. He also serviced in the Mexican- American War
Winfield Scott Hancock
Morgan McKee
Date Born:
Febuary 14, 1824
Date of Death:
Febuary 9, 1886
Highest Rank/Office Held:
Major General
Other Significant Ranks/Offices Held:
Quarter Master, Brigadier General, commanding 3rd Brigade, commanding lst Brigade, commanding lst Division, major, commanding lst Veteran Volunteer Corps,
commanding Middle Military Division, also commanding Department of West Virginia, and major general
Significant Events:
Ran for president in 1880. Was a major general in the civil war. He was the commander of the division in the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. There he fought against his best friend, Armistead, and Armistead died not far from Hancock. Hancock was well respected by his men for his courage on the battle field. His nickname was Superb.
Why should people know about this individual?
He was born in pennsylvania. He also serviced in the Mexican- American War
References: http://www.civilwarhome.com/hanbio.htm http://www.sonofthesouth.net/leefoundation/civil-war/1864/general-winfield-hancock.jpg
http://all-biographies.com/soldiers/winfield_scott_hancock.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winfield_Scott_Hancock